ST13 5AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Leek in Leek. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Leek East ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
Day-to-day life in ST13 5AW has the character of residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for ST13 5AW are sourced from Output Area E00151881 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST13 5AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST13 5AW.
211
40
£ 34,600 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST13 5AW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
ST13 5AW is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 40).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST13 5AW. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST13 5AW is above average at 101 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Leek First School
All Saints CofE First School
Springfield School
Westwood First School
Leek High School
The Meadows School
St Edward's Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- BALL HAYE GREEN FISH AND CHIPS1.0 km
- ANGKOR WATT0.3 km
- BATTERED HADDOCK0.5 km
- CHINA GARDEN0.2 km
- CHINESE GOURMET0.7 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Fresh Beauty0.0 km
- Gerald Harrison Fruit and Veg0.1 km
- H Meakin & Sons Ltd0.2 km
- H MEAKIN AND SONS LTD0.0 km
- HOME BARGAINS0.1 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- PEAK WEAVERS HOTEL0.3 km
- THE GREEN MAN0.3 km
- SILK HOUSE HOTEL0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Cobblers0.1 km
- COCK INN0.1 km
- Den Engel0.1 km
- Dyers Arms0.9 km
- THE OLD MILL SMOKEHOUSE AND CRAFT ALE BAR0.3 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- AJ Catering @ Daisy Haye0.6 km
- BROUGH PARK LEISURE CENTRE0.6 km
- CAFE DELIGHT0.2 km
- COFFEE BEANS CAFE LTD0.2 km
- Coffee#1 Leek0.0 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- MORRISONS0.8 km
- ICELAND0.1 km
- LIDL0.5 km
- Aldi0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton12.6 km
- Longport14.7 km
- Kidsgrove14.9 km
Bus Stops
- Staffs Moorlands Council Offices0.1 km
- Staffs Moorlands Council Offices0.2 km
- King Street0.2 km
- Duke Street0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST135AW · Data under Open Government Licence